athletes

Football players

Game changer: Hype about an opponent makes athletes perform worse, study findsNovember 19, 2019

Game face: closeup of athlete's face showing determination

Competitive edge: Putting on a ‘game face’ can improve performance, stress recoveryNovember 15, 2019

College football quarterback being tackled

Anything to win: Study finds top athletes routinely leave their morals on the sidelinesOctober 28, 2019

Woman with toothache brushing her teeth

Molar mystery: Elite athletes prone to dental issues, despite brushing twice dailyAugust 28, 2019

Friends playing basketball

Head games: Trash talk really does make athletes, gamers perform worseJuly 28, 2019

Basketball NBA player

Study: NBA stars’ long-term success hinges on early career performanceFebruary 5, 2019